This will be the last post about Hallmark pricing for 2020. In my response to their last email to me I asked why the equivalent Harry Potter Storytellers are cheaper than their Star Trek counterparts and below you will find their response.
Hopefully, the higher prices don’t drive away fans.
Keep Collecting the Future!
We have been covering not only the price hike in the Star Trek Storytellers series but also the discrepancies between the Dream Book and Hallmark’s official website.
Well, I said I would post Hallmark’s response when it was received and here it is. I’ll let it speak for itself.
We still haven’t received an answer to our inquiry about Hallmark’s pricing confusion but we do have an update. Unfortunately, the pricing on Hallmark’s website has now been changed to match the higher prices of the 2020 Dream Book.
The 2020 Dream Book is now available to KOC members in physical form and a virtual catalog is available for download on Hallmark’s website. Hallmark has also posted the 2020 ornaments on their website. Unfortunately, the two do not jive. Hallmark’s website has the expected prices of $29.99 for Uhura, Kirk and Sulu and $119.99 for the Enterprise.
The Dream Book is listing inflated prices of $34.99 for the character ornaments and $149.99 for the Tree Topper.
We have reached out for clarification but have not heard back at this time. Stay tuned.
Star Trek™ U.S.S. Enterprise™ Musical Tree Topper With Light
Regular price $149.00
Available July 11, 2020
Product Details
Add the flagship of the United Federation of Planets—with the theme song to the original Star Trek television series—to your holiday celebrations with this U.S.S. Enterprise Christmas tree topper. Plug it into the included power adapter for constant illumination, then press the button—either on the included Starfleet insignia remote control or on the top of the tree topper—to start a sound and light show featuring the music of “Theme from Star Trek.” Connect one or more Star Trek Storytellers ornaments—Captain James T. Kirk, Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu and Lieutenant Nyota Uhura (each sold separately)—to unlock additional performances that you can’t access with the ornaments alone!
Storytellers Interactive Light and Sound Christmas tree topper. Connect this tree topper to the power adapter (included) to see the continuous light effect. Press the button on the remote control or on the base of the tree topper to watch it illuminate and hear music from “Theme from Star Trek.”
Artist crafted by Jake Angell, this Keepsake Ornament tree topper comes pre-packaged in a box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage. Dated 2020 in copyright.
Add other Star Trek Mirror, Mirror Collection Storytellers ornaments to unlock larger, amazingly interactive performances.
Plugs into a standard 120-volt wall outlet.
Plastic Christmas tree topper is lead-free and measures 6.59″ W x 9.89″ H x 15″ D.
TM & © 2020 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“THEME FROM STAR TREK”
By Alexander Courage
Published by Bruin Music Company and All Rights Administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
Star Trek™ U.S.S. Enterprise™ Musical Tree Topper With Light
A tree topper that boldly goes where no tree topper has gone before! Congratulations on your purchase of Hallmark Keepsake’s Star Trek Tree Topper.
Insider Tip Video
https://player.vimeo.com/video/436599983
Assembling the tree topper
1. Position the support rod with the pin facing up, parallel to your tree’s central branch
2. Evenly space the three hook and loop fasteners around the central branch to fasten the rod to the tree
3. Connect the power cord to the underside of the base
4. Gently and securely place the base atop your tree and plug the cord into your wall outlet
Remote
Insert the two batteries (included) into the battery compartment of the remote control.
Troubleshooting Steps To Pair With Storyteller Ornaments
1. Ensure the batteries of the remote are installed correctly (flat side up)
2. Plug the power adapter from the box into the base of the Enterprise
3. Plug the power adapter into a working wall outlet
4. Plug the end of the Keepsake power cord into each of the Storyteller ornaments, ensuring a tight fit
5. Plug the Keepsake power cord into a working wall outlet
6. Activate the show with the remote or pressing one of the buttons on a Storyteller ornament or on the top of the ship
7. Ensure all pieces are plugged in tightly
Star Trek™ Mirror, Mirror Collection Lieutenant Nyota Uhura Ornament With Light and Sound
Regular price $34.99
Available October 3, 2020
Product Details
Trapped in an angry universe not her own, Lieutenant Uhura tries her best to disguise from the I.S.S. Enterprise crew that she does not belong—unlike this Christmas ornament that certainly belongs on your tree. Plug the ornament into Hallmark’s Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately) for constant illumination, then press the button to start a sound and light show based on the classic original Star Trek series episode “Mirror, Mirror.” Connect all of the Star Trek Storytellers ornaments—Captain James T. Kirk, Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu and Lieutenant Nyota Uhura—and the U.S.S. Enterprise Tree Topper (each sold separately) to unlock additional interactive performances.
Storytellers Interactive Light and Sound Christmas tree ornament. Connect this ornament to Hallmark’s Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately) to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it perform an exciting scene from the classic original Star Trek series episode “Mirror, Mirror.” No batteries necessary.
This artist crafted Keepsake Ornament comes pre-packaged in a box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage. Dated 2020 in copyright.
Add other Star Trek Mirror, Mirror Collection Storytellers ornaments (each sold separately) to unlock larger, amazingly interactive performances.
Plastic Christmas tree ornament is lead-free and measures 1.59″ W x 4.4″ H x 1.21″ D.
TM & © 2020 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Star Trek™ Mirror, Mirror Collection Lieutenant Nyota Uhura Ornament With Light and Sound
Star Trek™ Mirror, Mirror Collection Captain James T. Kirk Ornament With Light and Sound
Regular price $34.99
Available July 11, 2020
Product Details
A commanding presence in any universe, Captain James T. Kirk shows his darker side as he takes charge of the I.S.S. Enterprise. There’s no better leader for your Star Trek Christmas tree ornament collection. Plug the ornament into Hallmark’s Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately) for constant illumination, then press the button to start a sound and light show based on the classic original Star Trek series episode “Mirror, Mirror.” Connect all of the Star Trek Storytellers ornaments—Captain James T. Kirk, Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu and Lieutenant Nyota Uhura—and the U.S.S. Enterprise Tree Topper (each sold separately) to unlock additional interactive performances.
Storytellers Interactive Light and Sound Christmas tree ornament. Connect this ornament to Hallmark’s Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately) to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it perform an exciting scene from the classic original Star Trek series episode “Mirror, Mirror.” No batteries necessary.
Artist crafted by Jake Angell, this Keepsake Ornament comes pre-packaged in a box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage. Dated 2020 in copyright.
Add other Star Trek Mirror, Mirror Collection Storytellers ornaments (each sold separately) to unlock larger, amazingly interactive performances.
Plastic Christmas tree ornament is lead-free and measures 2.42″ W x 5.74″ H x 2.31″ D.
TM & © 2020 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Star Trek™ Mirror, Mirror Collection Captain James T. Kirk Ornament With Light and Sound
Star Trek™ Mirror, Mirror Collection Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu Ornament With Light and Sound
Regular price $34.99
Available July 11, 2020
Product Details
One of the most menacing characters aboard the I.S.S. Enterprise, Lieutenant Sulu watches over the starship’s crew. Featuring Sulu dressed in his Terran Empire uniform, this Christmas tree ornament captures the cunning security chief of the Mirror Universe. Plug the ornament into Hallmark’s Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately) for constant illumination, then press the button to start a sound and light show based on the classic original Star Trek series episode “Mirror, Mirror.” Connect all of the Star Trek Storytellers ornaments—Captain James T. Kirk, Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu and Lieutenant Nyota Uhura—and the U.S.S. Enterprise Tree Topper (each sold separately) to unlock additional interactive performances.
Storytellers Interactive Light and Sound Christmas tree ornament. Connect this ornament to Hallmark’s Keepsake Power Cord (sold separately) to see the continuous light effect. Press the button to watch it perform an exciting scene from the classic original Star Trek series episode “Mirror, Mirror.” No batteries necessary.
This artist crafted Keepsake Ornament comes pre-packaged in a box for easy gift giving, preservation and storage. Dated 2020 in copyright
Add other Star Trek Mirror, Mirror Collection Storytellers ornaments (each sold separately) to unlock larger, amazingly interactive performances.
Plastic Christmas tree ornament is lead-free and measures 1.55″ W x 4.47″ H x 1″ D.
TM & © 2020 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Star Trek™ Mirror, Mirror Collection Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu Ornament With Light and Sound
When the 2020 Hallmark Star Trek Storyteller Ornaments were announced they had a price tag of $29.99 per character and $119.99 for the Enterprise Tree Topper. We now have had our first glimpse of the 2020 Hallmark Dream Book and the Storyteller characters are now $34.99 and the Tree Topper is a whopping $149.99. OUCH! You will be looking at $254.96 for the 2020 Star Trek lineup and that is before the Event Exclusive Tribble appears on eBay for $60.00 – $100.00.
I wanted to make sure the following comment didn’t get lost in the comment section. Thank you for a well written response that sums up what many of us were thinking.
According to intergalactic trader Cyrano Jones, there is only one love that money can buy: a tribble. Add this ball of fuzzy love to your Christmas tree to keep away Klingons or simply to relive memories of the classic episode “The Trouble With Tribbles” from the Star Trek original television series. Squeeze this plush faux-fur Christmas tree ornament to see it vibrate and coo (battery-operated). A variant of the 2019 Tribble Keepsake Ornament, this PopMinded event exclusive is one of just 3,350 issued.
Tribble (exclusive 2020 variant) Keepsake Ornament is inspired by the furry little spawning aliens from the Original Series episode, “The Trouble with Tribbles.” It features a different material and color than the version released in stores in 2019. The ornament is priced at $25 with a total production run of 3,350.
The 2020 Tribble ornament will be issued in limited quantities and available at the 2020 Emerald City Comic Con, Planet Comicon, Comic-Con International®, Creation Entertainment’s Official Star Trek Convention and New York Comic Con™ events. A limited supply will also made available to KOC members.
San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC)
July 23-26 (with Preview Night on July 22)
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas (STLV)
August 5-9, 202
The Rio Suites and Resort
3700 W Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Planet Comic Con (PCC)
August 14-16, 2020
Kansas City Convention Center – Bartle Hall
301 West 13th St.
Kansas City, MO 64015
Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC)
August 21-23, 2020
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98101
New York Comic Con (NYCC)
October 8-11, 2020
Javits Center
655 W 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
NOTE: All convention dates are very tentative due to the COVID-19 virus.
Description
Event Exclusive
Magic (sound & motion)
Features the furry little spawning aliens from the Original Series episode, “The Trouble with Tribbles.”
Squeeze the ornament to feel it move and hear tribble sounds!
This PopMinded™ event exclusive variant of the 2019 Tribble ornament was issued in limited quantities and first available at the 2020 Comic-Con@Home & New York Comic Con™ events. A limited supply will also made available to KOC members.
Total production: 3,350.
BATTERY OPERATED. Batteries (three LR44) included.
NOTE: Tribble was scheduled to be released at the ECCC, PCC & SDCC events that were cancelled and & STLV that was rescheduled due to the coronavirus. The ornament was released at the Comic-Con@Home event.
Hallmark Coming Soon Ornament Counter Displays
Dated 1997 Paramount Pictures
3 6/8″ x 2.5″
This 1994 Hallmark puzzle was an early version of the ornament sneak peeks that we see today. In order to see the 1995 Star Trek ornament the puzzle had to be assembled and then with the “Magic Eye” technique you would learn the identity of the ornament.
If you try and cheat by looking at the cover you will only see a question mark in its place along with the first three Star Trek ornaments Hallmark released.
| Number of pieces | 500 |
|---|---|
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Manufacturer reference | Spr-7801 |
| Product Dimensions | 29.46 x 29.21 x 2.54 cm; 449.06 Grams |
| ASIN | B00AXR96E6 |
Springbok 500 piece jigsaw puzzle titled “Star Trek Keepsake Ornaments”.
– Features 3-D Sensations!
– Springbok item PZL4505
– Produced in 1995
– Completed size is about 18″ x 24″
– Puzzle is factory sealed
Hallmark Star Trek Ornaments 